Los Angeles building energy benchmarking
Every building disclosed under LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE) (Existing Buildings Energy & Water Efficiency (EBEWE)), graded and cross-linked. EBEWE requires annual benchmarking plus audits/retro-commissioning every five years for privately owned buildings of 20,000 sq ft or more; non-compliance carries a $202 fee (LAMC §91.9712) plus possible late fees.
At a glance
Los Angeles publishes energy benchmarking results for 11,498 buildings under LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE) (Los Angeles's Existing Buildings Energy & Water Efficiency (EBEWE) program). 5,062 of them report an ENERGY STAR score, averaging 76 (median 83), and the average site energy-use intensity is 45.6 kBtu/ft². That is the 3rd-largest disclosure of the 24 jurisdictions BuildingCensus covers, with report years 2016–2025 on file.
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The map
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Los Angeles's disclosure file publishes no latitude/longitude, so its buildings aren't mappable yet — pages are addressed by street address instead. We'll light the map up when the source (or a geocoding pass) provides coordinates.
The report card
Grade distribution
ENERGY STAR scores banded A (85–100) / B (70–84) / C (55–69) / D (1–54); buildings without a score excluded.
Large buildings (≥ 50,000 sq ft)
Most efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 515 S OLIVE ST | A100 | 41.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,047,835 sq ft |
| 10100 SANTA MONICA BLVD | A100 | 41.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,020,832 sq ft |
| 611 W 6TH ST | A100 | 7.1 kBtu/ft² | 856,039 sq ft |
| 1200 W 7TH ST | A100 | 72.0 kBtu/ft² | 769,933 sq ft |
| 2501 S ALAMEDA ST | A100 | 0.1 kBtu/ft² | 750,800 sq ft |
| 7800 WOODLEY AVE | A100 | 10.3 kBtu/ft² | 731,808 sq ft |
| 22122 VICTORY BLVD | A100 | 6.3 kBtu/ft² | 723,335 sq ft |
| 10730 W PICO BLVD | A100 | 1.6 kBtu/ft² | 713,025 sq ft |
| 5399 PLAYA VISTA DR | A100 | 17.5 kBtu/ft² | 711,639 sq ft |
| 10880 WILSHIRE BLVD | A100 | 26.0 kBtu/ft² | 635,063 sq ft |
Penalty exposure
Least efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3600 BARHAM BLVD | D1 | 117.6 kBtu/ft² | 957,421 sq ft |
| 1720 E CESAR CHAVEZ AVE EAST | D1 | 55886.2 kBtu/ft² | 822,974 sq ft |
| 600 W 7TH ST | D1 | 545.3 kBtu/ft² | 567,270 sq ft |
| 3150 W WILSHIRE BLVD | D1 | 69.9 kBtu/ft² | 391,358 sq ft |
| 1800 N MAIN ST | D1 | 165.3 kBtu/ft² | 378,000 sq ft |
| 222 S FIGUEROA ST | D1 | 90.8 kBtu/ft² | 347,402 sq ft |
| 12745 ARROYO ST | D1 | 232.5 kBtu/ft² | 239,576 sq ft |
| 10777 SANTA MONICA BLVD | D1 | 68.4 kBtu/ft² | 190,614 sq ft |
| 431 W 7TH ST | D1 | 186.5 kBtu/ft² | 160,000 sq ft |
| 801 S GRAND AVE | D1 | 114.3 kBtu/ft² | 135,000 sq ft |
Taxonomy
Property-type mix
| Property type | Buildings | Avg score | Avg site EUI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multifamily Housing | 3,538 | B78 | 37.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Office | 676 | B77 | 44.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Non-Refrigerated Warehouse | 392 | C68 | 19.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Manufacturing/Industrial Plant | 276 | C69 | 95.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Distribution Center | 172 | C65 | 21.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Retail Store | 154 | B71 | 54.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Self-Storage Facility | 148 | –— | 5.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Other | 114 | B75 | 41.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Parking | 113 | –— | 27.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Strip Mall | 98 | –— | 84.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Supermarket/Grocery Store | 98 | C65 | 190.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Medical Office | 96 | B74 | 71.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Mixed Use Property | 88 | B79 | 38.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Fire Station | 80 | –— | 60.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Hotel | 77 | C68 | 68.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Worship Facility | 58 | C61 | 22.9 kBtu/ft² |
| K-12 School | 41 | C64 | 31.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Police Station | 38 | –— | 76.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Refrigerated Warehouse | 33 | D42 | 100.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Senior Living Community | 32 | B77 | 78.2 kBtu/ft² |
Linked types have dedicated pages (25+ buildings). Also: College/University
The disclosure record
Reporting trend
| Year | Buildings reporting | Avg score | Avg site EUI | Total emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,917 | 67 | 61.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,276,615 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 4,223 | 68 | 56.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,516,962 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 11,279 | 69 | 47.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,904,552 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 11,280 | 71 | 49.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,699,975 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 11,274 | 72 | 45.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,727,592 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 11,246 | 72 | 46.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,595,336 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 11,256 | 73 | 46.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,694,732 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 11,253 | 73 | 45.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,722,466 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 11,245 | 75 | 46.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,562,439 tCO₂e |
| 2025 | 11,254 | 76 | 44.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,248,886 tCO₂e |
Honest data
Source caveats
- The LA source publishes no building names and no coordinates — pages are addressed by street address, and LA buildings do not appear on maps.
- LA reports EUI and emissions only (no electricity/gas breakout).
How energy-efficient are Los Angeles's buildings compared with other cities?
Los Angeles's average ENERGY STAR score of 76 ranks 7th of 22 covered jurisdictions with at least 25 scored buildings; the average across all 84,490 scored buildings BuildingCensus covers is 70. Its average site EUI of 45.6 kBtu/ft² is about 30% below the all-jurisdiction average of 64.9 kBtu/ft² (5th lowest of 24 jurisdictions). 63% of Los Angeles's scored buildings reach 75 or higher, the ENERGY STAR certification threshold, against 54% across all covered jurisdictions. By grade band: 47% A (85–100), 23% B (70–84), 13% C (55–69) and 17% D (1–54).
Which kinds of buildings report in Los Angeles?
The disclosure spans 72 property types. The largest groups are multifamily housing (3,538, 31%), office (676, 6%) and non-refrigerated warehouse (392, 3%). Among types with at least 25 buildings, mixed use property buildings post the highest average ENERGY STAR score (79) and refrigerated warehouse buildings the lowest (42). Supermarket/Grocery Store buildings have the highest average site EUI, 190.2 kBtu/ft². The average disclosed building has 79,889 sq ft of floor area and was built around 1975.
How has Los Angeles's benchmarking record changed over time?
BuildingCensus holds 96,227 Los Angeles disclosure records across 10 report years (2016–2025); the number of buildings reporting went from 1,917 in 2016 to 11,254 in 2025. The average ENERGY STAR score moved from 69 (2018) to 76 (2025). Average site EUI went from 47.3 kBtu/ft² to 44.8 kBtu/ft² over the same years.
Which Los Angeles buildings have to report their energy use?
Reporting is required by LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE) and published through Los Angeles's Existing Buildings Energy & Water Efficiency (EBEWE) program. EBEWE requires annual benchmarking plus audits/retro-commissioning every five years for privately owned buildings of 20,000 sq ft or more; non-compliance carries a $202 fee (LAMC §91.9712) plus possible late fees. Together the disclosed buildings cover 535.7 million square feet and reported 1.4 million metric tons of CO₂e in their latest years.
Explore Los Angeles's benchmarking data
- Most efficient large buildings in Los Angeles· top 100
- Least efficient large buildings in Los Angeles· bottom 100
- Biggest emitters in Los Angeles· top 100
- Multifamily Housing buildings in Los Angeles· 3,538 buildings
- Office buildings in Los Angeles· 676 buildings
- Non-Refrigerated Warehouse buildings in Los Angeles· 392 buildings
- Manufacturing/Industrial Plant buildings in Los Angeles· 276 buildings
- Distribution Center buildings in Los Angeles· 172 buildings
- Retail Store buildings in Los Angeles· 154 buildings
- San Francisco building benchmarking· SF Environment Code Chapter 20
- San José building benchmarking· San José Municipal Code Ch. 17.85 (Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance)
- San Diego building benchmarking· Building Energy Benchmarking Ordinance (SDMC Ch. 14 Art. 12)
- Berkeley building benchmarking· BESO (BMC Chapter 19.81)
- California building benchmarking· AB 802 (Public Resources Code §25402.10)
- Every covered jurisdiction· 24 programs
Frequently asked questions
How many buildings report energy use in Los Angeles?
11,498 Los Angeles buildings appear in the latest disclosure published under LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE), of which 5,062 report an ENERGY STAR score (average 76).
What law requires Los Angeles buildings to disclose energy use?
LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE) — Los Angeles's Existing Buildings Energy & Water Efficiency (EBEWE) program. EBEWE requires annual benchmarking plus audits/retro-commissioning every five years for privately owned buildings of 20,000 sq ft or more; non-compliance carries a $202 fee (LAMC §91.9712) plus possible late fees.
What is the average ENERGY STAR score in Los Angeles?
76 across 5,062 scored buildings, with a median of 83. 63% score 75 or higher.
Where is the list of Los Angeles buildings covered by LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE)?
BuildingCensus has a profile page for each of the 11,498 buildings in Los Angeles's published benchmarking results; this page links the highest and lowest scorers, the property-type pages and the rankings. The official program page is https://dbs.lacity.gov/services/green-building-sustainability/ebewe. Published results can differ from a city's covered-buildings list, which also includes buildings that did not report.
Which Los Angeles building emits the most carbon?
4501 COLORADO BLVD reported 18,608 tCO₂e in its latest disclosure year — the highest in Los Angeles's data. See the full biggest-emitters ranking.
About this data
Source: Existing Buildings Energy & Water Efficiency (EBEWE) (LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE)), as published October 2, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: BuildingCensus, “Los Angeles building energy benchmarking”, https://buildingcensus.com/buildings/los-angeles (data as of October 2, 2026).